El Tráfico - Preview, potential lineups and broadcast info for LA Galaxy vs LAFC

Topics: Major League Soccer, MLS, LA Galaxy, Los Angeles FC, TV Schedules, TV Listings

What should have been the first game of the 2023 season will be taking place this weekend. Keep track of the match with this detailed guide.

Where can I watch LA Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC on TV?

If you live in the United States, the match between the LA Galaxy and Los Angeles FC will be aired on FOX Network in English, while Spanish commentary will also be available on FOX Deportes. Users in Canada will also get to see this match on linear TV thanks to TSN2's broadcast. Live elsewhere? please check our dedicated match page for further information on how to watch this game on TV in your country.

Where can I stream LA Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC live?

Major League Soccer fans in the United States willl be able to stream this match via MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. This game will be one of many for the app's users to stream for free. Additional options to watch this game on-the-go will be provided by Foxsports.com, and the Fox Sports App. For those living outside of the United States, their best option to stream the game live will be provided by MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, but if you want to check other options in another country, refer to our dedicated match page for further streaming details.

LA Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC - Team news

The LA Galaxy is desperate to make a lasting impression in this edition of El Tráfico, as they have not been able to claim a win after over one month in the competition. Greg Vanney's team has conceded nine times in six games, which is not bad, but their strikers have only scored three times, meaning that any chance of success they have in this game will be boosted by their strength in front of goal.

On the other hand, the LAFC enter this clash in high spirits for many reasons. The first of those has to do with their current form in the league, where they are yet to lose a game in this MLS season, a feat only themselves and Cincinnati have accomplished up to this point in the season. The other boost in confidence for Steve Cherundolo's team came in the CONCACAF Champions League, where they eliminated the Vancouver Whitecaps with a 6-0 aggregate to reach the tournament's semi-finals.

Unfortunately, neither one of these teams will have a full squad to choose from for this game. Here is the list of absences for both sides ahead of this game.

LA Galaxy: Martín Cáceres, Douglas Costa (suspended).

Los Angeles FC: Maxime Crepeau (injured).

LA Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC: Head-to-head

The most recent two games between these teams ended in 3-2 wins for Los Angeles FC, one of them in the regular season and the other one in the 2022 MLS Playoffs.
Prior to those games, the Galaxy had won five out of their last eight games against the Black and Gold, including a 3-1 win in their US Open Cup clash back in May 2022.
Luckily for MLS fans, the games between these teams have never ended in a goalless draw.
Mexican star Carlos Vela will try to increase his lead as the rivarly's all-time top scorer. So far, Vela has found the back of the net 10 times against the Galaxy, one more than Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The overall record between these teams across all comps shows seven wins for the LA Galaxy, five draws, and five victories for Los Angeles FC.
LA Galaxy's coach Greg Vanney will face the Black and Gold for the 10th time in his career. His record shows three wins, three draws, and three losses against his neighbors.
Los Angeles FC's coach Steve Cherundolo will coach his fifth game against the Galaxy. So far, he has won two of those games, while the others have ended in defeat.

LA Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC - Standings prior to this match

The 2022 MLS champions make it to this game as the only unbeaten team in the Western Conference, product of four wins and two draws in the start of this MLS season. The team coached by Steve Cherundolo is one point behind St. Louis City and two behind the leading Seattle Sounders. As for the hosts on Sunday, the Galaxy is one of two teams without any wins after six games, drawing three and losing the rest. Most of their problems have come due to their inability to score goals, as the most-winning team in MLS history has only found the back of the net three times in six matches.